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ENGINE PRINCIPLES
What is this course about? Students will work with and gain an understanding of how petrol and diesel engines work.


What to wear? Old clothes to work in. Closed shoes are compulsory.


Where can this course lead? National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 3)

 

Unit Standards
Students will be assessed against the following unit standards:

21669

 

Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications

 

Level 2

2 Credits

231

 

Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines
 

Level 2 – 4 Credits
21859

 

Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application.

Level 2 – 2 Credits

 

Dates upon application
Course length: Three days
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Minimum 8 students – Maximum 10 students


Course cost: $50 plus GST per student per day (total course cost $150 plus GST per student)

 

This course can be offered at the school premises or at the Future Trades Campus, Dyer Street, Whangarei

 


AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING

What is this course about? Students will learn the basics of engine servicing.

 

What to wear? Old clothes to work in. Closed shoes are compulsory.


Where can this course lead? National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) (Level 3) 

 

Unit Standard
Students will be assessed against the following unit standard:

 247

 

Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after use

Level 2

2 Credits

 

Dates upon application
Course Length: Two days
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Minimum 8 students – Maximum 10 students

 

Course cost: $50 plus GST per student per day (total course cost $100 plus GST per student)


This course is only offered at the Future Trades Campus, Dyer Street, Whangarei

 


DISTANCE LEARNING
What is this course about? NorthTec will provide the full range of Automotive Unit Standard work books for study, at school, towards National Certificate in Automotive Engineering. Schools will complete assessment and NorthTec will moderate at the end of the year.

 

Details: All unit standards available – please enquire (09) 470 3912


Course cost: $25 plus GST per work book (includes moderation fee)

 

Automotive Taster courses (no unit standards) are also available –
please enquire (09) 407 3912

 


AUTOMOTIVE MOBILE WORKSHOP
What is this course about? We come to you and provide a tutor and all resources.


What to wear? Old clothes to work in. Closed shoes are compulsory.


Where can this course lead? National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) Level 2  

 

Unit Standards
Students will be assessed against the following unit standards:

231

 

Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines

 

Level 2

4 Credits

 21669

Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment for motor industry applications

 

Level 2

2 Credits

 21859 Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application.

Level 2

2 Credits

 

Dates upon application
Course length: Three days
Time: Hours of course varies
Minimum 8 students – Maximum 10 students


Course cost: $50 plus GST per student per day (Total course $150 plus GST per student) plus mileage at 65 cents per km


Note: Our mobile workshop can also offer a one day taster course by
arrangement for $50 plus GST per student plus mileage at 65 cents per km

 

 

 

 

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